DEGREES WE OFFER
We offer degree programs in studio art and art history and awards a BA in both; BFA and MFA in studio art; and MA in art history. The BFA and MFA include concentrations in ceramics, drawing/painting, electronic art, fiber, glass, graphic design, print media (digital imaging, photography, printmaking), and sculpture. The MA in Art History includes concentrations in the art of China, Japan, the Pacific, South/Southeast Asia, or Modern/Contemporary art.

The BA Degree (Studio) provides students with a broad-based, liberal
arts approach to a wide range of media drawn from the department's
various areas. This degree requires 42 credits – 12 credits of Studio
and Art History core courses (Art 113, 116, 175 and 176), 6 credits of
upper level Art History courses, and 24 credits of Studio courses of
which 12 must be upper level. download BA (Studio) requirements

BA Graduation Portfolio
All BA ART majors must enroll in ART 409 and submit a graduation portfolio as part of their degree requirements. Portfolios are due no later than the last day of instructions of the graduating semester, and should be submitted to the ART office. More Info

BFA DEGREE PROGRAMS

The BFA Degree is designed for those students who desire a focused
preparation in the visual arts or who intend to pursue an advanced
degree or careers in art and design. Areas of specialization include
ceramics, drawing, electronic arts, fiber, glass, graphic design,
painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. This degree
requires 63 credits – 12 credits of Studio and Art History core courses
(Art 113, 116, 175 and 176), Art 302 (Theory and Criticism of Art), 21
credits of studio courses in a chosen media-specific program, 12
credits of upper level Art History courses, and 15 credits of art
electives.

Students are admitted into the BFA degree program through a portfolio
review held annually. It is recommended that students apply for the
review the year/semester prior to graduation. Only those who are
admitted can enroll in ART 410 - BFA Capstone Seminar, held every Spring. In this seminar students produce new work and collaborate in organizing the annual BFA exhibition. In addition to Lab Fees students
should anticipate additional costs for material to produce their artwork
and the BFA exhibition (i.e. promotion, signage, reception,
documentation, etc.) download BFA requirements

The University of Hawa‘'i is a Research I university and the Department of Art and Art History is a comprehensive and diverse center for graduate study. We are the only institution in Hawai‘i that offers the the MFA in visual arts, and the MA in the concentrations of (1) China, (2) Japan, (3) Pacific, (4) South/Southeast Asia, or (5) Modern/Contemporary. Students are encouraged to supplement their studies with courses in other departments/disciplines as relevant to their research topics. (for prospective MA applicants)